James Houston IV, LB, Jackson St.. Not on the 2022 consensus board; Detroit drafted him in Round 6, pick 217.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
35ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '22 | DET | 9-8 | 9 | 7 | — | 31% | 41 |
| '23 | DET | 12-5 | 1 | — | — | 23% | 31 |
| '24 | DET | 15-2 | 4 | 1 | — | 20% | 28 |
| '25 | DAL | 7-9 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 28% | 38 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 32 | 14 | 0 | 27% | 35 | |
| Career | — | 32 | 14 | 0 | 27% | 35 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '22 | DET | 37% | 71 |
| '23 | DET | 28% | 15 |
| '24 | DET | 27% | 79 |
| '25 | DAL | 38% | 180 |
| Career | 32% | 345 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2022 draft class.
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Context
Height
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Frame profile.
Weight
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
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Length profile.
Hand Size
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2022 draft class.
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Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
James Houston IV leads all LBs from the 2022 draft class in career solo tackles.